Sustainability - Internship
Newport Beach, California 610 Newport Center Drive, 92660CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD
Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As an intern on the sustainability team, you will support our efforts to achieve a reduction of waste to landfill and assess opportunities to support a circular economy. You will be responsible for working with a variety of internal departments and external partners including Operations, Facilities, Marketing, Supply Chain and various other departments to ensure strong collaboration as we work to expand and improve our sustainability efforts.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide analysis of the current adoption rates of various packaging materials
- Assess the environmental impacts as a result of materials manufacturing
- Support evaluation of impacts of the Extended Producer Responsibiliey regulations
- Research circularity of various packaging materials
- Create a summary of the state of the compostable market
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, industry partners and NGOs to assess opportunties to upcycle Chipotle waste streams opportunities
- Assess benefits and claims of various packaging certifications
- Support expansion of the database on materials used and origination of Chipotle’s direct packaging, and supplier packaging.
- Support development of materials to communicate sustainability impact of waste management and reduction programs for crew and external parties.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
- Working on a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college in environmental sciences
- Experience with research and process development
- Familiar with materials, sustainability, climate and environmental issues (regulations, developing legislation, industry trends)
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills
- Be committed to social/environmental sustainability and accountability, and improving the lives of people, animals, and the environment
- Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to build successful working relationships by listening and communicating effectively
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Pay rate is $25 per hour, depending on skill level, experience, and/ oreducation. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws.
WHO WE ARE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.comif you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.